Contents tagged with Kherson
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Ukrainian Forces thwart Russian attack on Antonivsky Bridge amidst heavy shelling in Kherson region
Russian assault groups from Oleshky attempted to break through to the Antonivsky Bridge, a move that Ukrainian Defense Forces were well-prepared for, according to local sources. Kherson's Regional State Administration confirmed the increased activity of Russian sabotage and reconnaissance groups in the area.
Last night, Russian forces launched extensive artillery strikes on the city of Kherson and its suburbs, reportedly in conjunction with attempts to storm nearby localities. The "Nikolaevsky …
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Ukraine prepares for potential Russian offensive on Dnipro's right bank
The Russian forces are reportedly gearing up for an offensive on the right bank of the Dnipro River, according to Mykolaiv Regional Military Administration Head Vitaly Kim.
Ukrainian authorities were reportedly aware of this potential advancement months in advance, allowing for strategic preparation. Kim addressed the reports regarding Russia's possible assault on the Dnipro's right bank, stating, "Our defensive forces and military personnel are aware of the situation. No one is planning to …
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Russia prepares 300 boats for Dnipro River assault amid escalating Kherson offensive
Russian troops are gearing up for an offensive in the Kherson direction, amassing a fleet of boats to forge the river crossing. Leading up to this, Russian forces conducted intensified drone strikes on Kherson and other regional settlements, reports the Financial Times, citing Kherson regional Head Oleksandr Prokudin.
Prokudin believes that Russian forces are readying a Dnipro crossing as a new phase in their campaign. "Russia aims to launch a new offensive here, gathering 300 boats for …
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Russia amasses 200,000 troops in Southern Ukraine
Russia has strategically stationed up to 200,000 troops in southern Ukraine, as part of a broader effort to bolster reserves in Crimea and occupied regions within the Kherson and Zaporizhzhia areas. However, Moscow faces challenges with Kursk Oblast and the Donbass.
The recent capture of Vuhledar has enabled Russian forces to establish and sustain military reserves in key territories. However, according to Vladyslav Voloshyn, spokesperson for the Southern Defense Forces, while small units have …
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Ukraine: Russian forces stop attacks on Zaporizhzhia front
During a Ukrainian national news broadcast, Dmytro Likhoviy, the spokesperson for the Tavria Operational Group of Forces, announced that in the past three days, no assault actions by Russian troops have been recorded on the Zaporizhzhia front, marking an unusual shift in the invaders' behavior. He made this statement on a television marathon.
According to Likhoviy, this development warrants attention because the area is vast, and it’s evident that "the Russians haven't disappeared from here," …
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Russian troops struggle with terrain and water obstacles in Kherson region
Russian forces face significant challenges in reaching Ukrainian positions on the left bank of the Dnipro River in Kherson, according to Dmitry Likhovyi, a representative from the Tavria operational grouping. He noted that the enemy is forced to deal with water obstacles.
The Russian military occasionally attempts to strike Ukrainian Forces' positions on the left bank of the Dnipro River in the Kherson region, but they have consistently failed said Likhovyi on air with "Espresso TV".
"Our …
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Ukrainian Forces conduct pre-dawn landing operation on Kinburn Spit
On the morning of August 9, gunfire and explosions were heard in the area of the Russian-occupied Kinburn Spit. Ukrainian forces might have tried to land on the last part of the Mykolaiv region controlled by Russian forces. Russian-appointed "head of Kherson region administration," Vladimir Saldo, commented on the events in the Telegram channel of Russian media outlet RIA Novosti
A message with Saldo's comments appeared online at 10:16 AM. Saldo claimed that there was an Ukrainian attempt to …
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Strategic withdrawal: Ukrainian Forces exit Krynky but maintain pressure on Russian troops in Kherson Region
Ukrainian forces have withdrawn from Krynky, but the bridgehead's strategic significance continues. Thanks to the battles in Krynky, the defense forces compelled Russian forces to station an extensive 120,000-strong army on the left bank of the Dnipro River. If not for these maneuvers, Russian units would have been free to relocate to other front lines, wrote military-political analyst Alexander Kovalenko on his Facebook page.
For nearly a year, Ukrainian forces kept Russian troops pinned on …
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Intensified clashes in Kherson region: Russian forces shift focus to Krynky, reports Ukrainian military
The Russian army has shifted its pressure vector considerably. In particular, numerous attacks on Ukrainian forces were recorded in the Krynky area of the Kherson region over the past 24 hours, reported Dmytro Pletenchuk, chief of the Strategic Communications Center of the Southern Defense Forces, during an appearance on Espresso TV.
"There has been massive pressure on Krynky, and it has been growing for the second consecutive day. Yesterday there were 15 assaults, the day before there were 11, …
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Ukrainian Forces reportedly expand bridgehead on the left bank of Dnipro river
In the village of Krynky in the Kherson region, the Ukrainian Forces have reportedly expanded their bridgehead advancing westward from the village, reported the Russian war blogger Romanov.
"The enemy [Ukrainian Forces] has made progress in the western part of the local area," wrote Romanov. A day later, he published a map showing that the Ukrainian Forces had moved approximately 300 meters to the west.
His statement provoked controversy within the pro-Russian community, with some …